vexed

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much debated, discussed or disputed

the vexed question of whether or not to kiss on a first date.

Simple past tense and past participle of vex
annoyed, irritated or distressed

She became more and more vexed as she struggled to cope with the demands of the job.

causing difficulty in finding an answer or solution; much disputed; "the vexed issue of priorities"; "we live in vexed and troubled times
causing difficulty in finding an answer or solution; much disputed; "the vexed issue of priorities"; "we live in vexed and troubled times"
past of vex
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances; "harassed working mothers"; "a harried expression"; "her poor pestered father had to endure her constant interruptions"; "the vexed parents of an unruly teenager"
Much debated or contested; causing discussion; as, a vexed question
{s} angry, annoyed; troubled, confused and concerned
Annoyed; harassed; troubled
A vexed problem or question is very difficult and causes people a lot of trouble. Ministers have begun work on the vexed issue of economic union Later Mr Moi raised the vexed question of refugees. see also vex = thorny
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{v} to provoke, disquiet, plague, torment
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If someone or something vexes you, they make you feel annoyed, puzzled, and frustrated. It vexed me to think of others gossiping behind my back = annoy + vexed vexed Exporters, farmers and industrialists alike are vexed and blame the government. + vexing vex·ing There remains, however, another and more vexing problem. see also vexed. to make someone feel annoyed or worried (vexer, from vexare)
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To be irritated; to fret
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change the arrangement or position of
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To to&?;s back and forth; to agitate; to disquiet
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To cause (mental) suffering to; to distress
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subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation; "vex the subject of the death penalty"
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To annoy
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disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress; "I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is worrying me"
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To make angry or annoyed by little provocations; to irritate; to plague; to torment; to harass; to afflict; to trouble; to tease
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be a mystery or bewildering to; "This beats me!"; "Got me--I don't know the answer!"; "a vexing problem"; "This question really stuck me"
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cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations; "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"; "It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves"
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{f} anger, irritate, exasperate; puzzle, confuse and concern
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To twist; to weave
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subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation; "vex the subject of the death penalty
vexed

    Turkish pronunciation

    vekst

    Pronunciation

    /ˈvekst/ /ˈvɛkst/

    Etymology

    [ veks ] (transitive verb.) 15th century. Middle English, from Middle French vexer, from Latin vexare to agitate, harry; probably akin to Latin vehere to convey; more at WAY.
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